A`s winter wish came true with Parker trade
(MLB.com Oakland Athletics)

Seeking a left-handed complement to the right-handed power duo of Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco, A`s general manager Sandy Alderson swung a deal for Dave Parker during the Winter Meetings in Dallas, sending pitchers Jose Rijo and Tim Birtsas to the Reds. `The Cobra` became Oakland`s primary DH, compiling 22 homers and 97 RBIs and offering veteran leadership that proved vital to the club`s consecutive World Series appearances.